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ZIP Code 04989

Kennebec, Maine

FIPS 04989

Juniper

ZIP Code 04989 is in the top 2% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 4% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 29% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$244,300

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

81%

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

46.4

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,592

Median Age

44.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$244,300

Higher than 60%

Median Property Tax

$2,117

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.38

Higher than 62%

Median Rent

$1,006

Higher than 60%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

81%

Higher than 98%

Appreciation 1yr %

13%

Higher than 96%

Pandemic Gain %

56%

Recession Drop %

-6.8%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

12

Avg Temperature (°F)

45.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

5.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

164

Annual Precipitation (in)

43.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

85.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

46.4

Lower than 71%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 04989: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 04989?
The median home value in ZIP Code 04989 is $244,300, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04989?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04989 is $2,117, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 04989 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 04989 cost about 3.38× the median household income, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 04989?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 04989 is $1,006 a month, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 04989?
Home prices in ZIP Code 04989 have moved 81% over the past five years (13% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04989?
ZIP Code 04989 averages 45.1°F year-round, summer highs near 78.1°F, winter lows around 12°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 85.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 04989 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 04989's FEMA National Risk Index score is 46.4 (lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →